2 Samuel 5:9

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

David took up residence in the stronghold and named it the City of David. He built it up all around, from the Millo inward.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    So David dwelt in the fort and called it the City of David, and David built all around from Millo inward.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And David{H1732} dwelt{H3427} in the stronghold,{H4686} and called{H7121} it the city{H5892} of David.{H1732} And David{H1732} built{H1129} round about{H5439} from Millo{H4407} and inward.{H1004}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    So David{H1732} dwelt{H3427}{(H8799)} in the fort{H4686}, and called{H7121}{(H8799)} it the city{H5892} of David{H1732}. And David{H1732} built{H1129}{(H8799)} round about{H5439} from Millo{H4407} and inward{H1004}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    So Dauid dwelt in ye castell, and called it the cite of Dauid. And Dauid builded roude aboute fro Millo and within.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So Dauid dwelt in that forte, and called it the citie of Dauid, and Dauid built rounde about it, from Millo, and inward.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And so Dauid dwelt in the towre, and called it the citie of Dauid, and buylt round about it, from Millo & inward.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    David lived in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. David built round about from Millo and inward.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And David dwelleth in the fortress, and calleth it -- City of David, and David buildeth round about, from Millo and inward,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So David took the strong tower for his living-place, naming it the town of David. And David took in hand the building of the town all round, starting from the Millo.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    David lived in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. David built around from Millo and inward.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So David lived in the fortress and called it the City of David. David built all around it, from the terrace inwards.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 9:15 : 15 This is the account of the forced labor King Solomon conscripted to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the Millo, the wall of Jerusalem, Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.
  • 1 Kgs 9:24 : 24 As soon as Pharaoh's daughter went up from the City of David to the palace Solomon had built for her, he built the Millo.
  • 1 Kgs 11:27 : 27 This is the reason Jeroboam raised his hand against the king: Solomon had built the Millo and repaired the breach of the city of David, his father.
  • 2 Sam 5:7 : 7 But David captured the stronghold of Zion, which is now the City of David.
  • 2 Chr 32:5 : 5 Hezekiah took courage and rebuilt all the broken sections of the wall. He built towers on it and constructed another wall outside it. He strengthened the Millo in the City of David and made plenty of weapons and shields.
  • Judg 9:6 : 6 Then all the leaders of Shechem and Beth-Millo gathered together. They went and made Abimelech king by the oak near the pillar in Shechem.
  • Judg 9:20 : 20 But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech and consume the leaders of Shechem and Beth-Millo, and let fire come out from the leaders of Shechem and Beth-Millo and consume Abimelech.
  • 1 Chr 11:8 : 8 He built up the city all around, from the terraces to the surrounding area, and Joab restored the rest of the city.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Chr 11:7-9
    3 verses
    88%

    7 David then took up residence in the stronghold, and it was called the city of David.

    8 He built up the city all around, from the terraces to the surrounding area, and Joab restored the rest of the city.

    9 David grew stronger and stronger, for the LORD Almighty was with him.

  • 2 Sam 5:6-8
    3 verses
    81%

    6 The king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who said to David, "You will not come in here; even the blind and the lame can stop you." They thought, "David cannot get in here."

    7 But David captured the stronghold of Zion, which is now the City of David.

    8 On that day, David said, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites should attack via the water shaft to reach the lame and the blind, who are despised by David." Because of this, it is said, "The blind and the lame will not enter the house."

  • 1 Chr 11:4-5
    2 verses
    79%

    4 David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, where the Jebusites were the inhabitants of the land.

    5 The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You shall not come in here." But David captured the fortress of Zion, which is now the city of David.

  • 5 Hezekiah took courage and rebuilt all the broken sections of the wall. He built towers on it and constructed another wall outside it. He strengthened the Millo in the City of David and made plenty of weapons and shields.

  • 74%

    10 David continued to grow in power, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.

    11 Hiram, king of Tyre, sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.

    12 Then David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

    13 After coming from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him.

  • 1 David built houses for himself in the City of David, prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tent for it.

  • 24 As soon as Pharaoh's daughter went up from the City of David to the palace Solomon had built for her, he built the Millo.

  • 14 Afterward, he rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David west of Gihon in the valley, as far as the entrance of the Fish Gate and surrounding the Ophel. He made it much higher. He also placed military commanders in all the fortified cities in Judah.

  • 16 At that time, David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem.

  • 14 At that time, David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem.

  • 17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed as king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him. But David heard of it and went down to the stronghold.

  • 6 He went out to war against the Philistines, broke down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod, and built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.

  • 25 So David did as the LORD commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Geba to Gezer.

  • 1 Chr 22:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1 Then David said, 'This is the house of the Lord God, and this is the altar of burnt offerings for Israel.'

    2 David commanded the gathering of the foreigners who were in the land of Israel, and he appointed stonecutters to prepare dressed stones to build the house of God.

  • 20 So David went to Baal Perazim, where he defeated them. He said, "The LORD has broken through my enemies before me like a rushing flood." Therefore, that place is called Baal Perazim.

  • 4 He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests, he constructed fortresses and towers.

  • 29 So David gathered all the troops, went to Rabbah, fought against it, and captured it.

  • 69%

    10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.

    11 He strengthened the fortresses, put leaders in them, and stocked them with supplies of food, oil, and wine.

  • 7 Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

  • 17 Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

  • 3 David also brought up the men who were with him, each man with his household, and they settled in the towns of Hebron.

  • 5 David and his men went to Keilah and fought against the Philistines. He drove their livestock away and struck them with a great blow. Thus, David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.

  • 9 Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the Angle, and he strengthened them.

  • 10 David said, "LORD, God of Israel, your servant has certainly heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city because of me.

  • 15 This is the account of the forced labor King Solomon conscripted to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the Millo, the wall of Jerusalem, Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.

  • 22 Now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or destroy my name from my father's family.

  • 5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah.

  • 3 This included ten fattened head of cattle, twenty pasture-fed cattle, and a hundred sheep—besides deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened fowl.

  • 14 He stationed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David's subjects. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.

  • 13 David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the hill at a distance, with a wide space between them.

  • 25 For David said, 'The Lord, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people, and He dwells in Jerusalem forever.'

  • 16 David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.

  • 10 I will transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish David's throne over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba.

  • 2 So David asked the LORD, saying, "Should I go and attack these Philistines?" The LORD answered David, "Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah."

  • 5 Then David said to Achish, "If I have found favor in your eyes, let me have a place in one of the country towns, so that I may live there. Why should your servant remain living in the royal city with you?"

  • 3 David gathered all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

  • 14 David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Saul searched for him every day, but God did not hand David over to him.

  • 14 There was a small city with a few men in it, and a great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siegeworks around it.